What to Consider When Purchasing A New Microwave

Buying new appliances always seem fun, until you’re overwhelmed by all the possible options. All the different specifications can be confusing like wattage, size, or ventilation, but not to worry! Here at Appliance Educator, we take pride in doing the heavy-lifting, so you can shop stress-free. This is our guide of things to consider before purchasing a new microwave, we hope you enjoy it!

Types of Microwaves

There are plenty of microwaves available in the market in 2021. You can shop normal over-the-range microwaves, microwave wall ovens, or the growing trend of microwave drawers! This is an important feature to have in mind when shopping for a microwave, because depending on your kitchen setup you may not be able to consider some of these options. If you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen, we recommend checking out the popular microwave drawers. They fit seamlessly into your kitchen design, and give your kitchen the space it deserves. ZLINE’s MWD-1 microwave drawer tops our list with 11 power levels and a sleek design available in regular or black stainless steel!

Noise

No one wants to talk over a noisy microwave. With all the amazing options available, you don’t have to compromise style or functionality to find a quiet microwave! Looking at customer reviews on retailers’ websites is the best way to eliminate specific brands based on noise. You may also have the option to try out specific models at select retailers in your area, this is a great way to get your own impression of the noise levels. The LG NeoChef microwave ranks great relating to its noise levels. The Neochef offers a sleek design, without interrupting your peace

Wattage

This specification may seem intimidating, but it’s actually more simple than you think. More wattage equals higher cooking power. We recommend looking into a microwave that’s at least 1000 watts or above, to ensure reliability and even cooking. You generally want to stay away from microwaves below 700 watts, as it can lead to slow and uneven cooking.

Price

Microwaves are usually considered a lower-end financial investment, so why not be picky. If you’re looking to get the cheapest microwave on the market, most likely it will leave you with a headache and cold food. You don’t deserve cold food, so purchase a microwave that will actually do its job for the right price. Your baseline for a good-performing microwave should be around $600 with minimal functionalities. If you’re looking for more functionalities like touch-screen and convection heating you’ll have to increase your budget size. Rustic Kitchen and Bath currently are having amazing sales on microwaves this month, all with top-tier functionality. We highly recommend checking them out if you’re not wanting to break the bank on your home renovations.

Customer reviews are always the best way to see how a product is performing. Most retailers offer a review page you can look at to gauge what experience you’ll have with a specific model. As always, we hope this guide helped you in your renovation journey! Make sure to follow all of our social media channels, listed below. Have a great day!

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